The Houston Flying Saucer with Asa Hanrahan

<p>Asa Hanrahan, General Manager of the Houston Flying Saucer, joins the podcast to share his experiences spanning 16 years at the cornerstone beer bar and landmark of Downtown Houston!  We discuss the craft beer evolution in Texas, Houston new downtown patio space along Main Street, the staying power of the franchise, and the resurgence of Euro beers.  You’ll even find out the most famous people to step foot in the Houston Saucer!  And if that’s not enough, Drew finally joins the Ring of Honor after 18 years!</p><p> </p><p><strong>Beers We Mentioned:     </strong></p><p>New Belgium Sunshine Wheat</p><p>Green Flash West Coast IPA</p><p>Arrogant Bastard Ale</p><p>Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Celebration</p><p>Live Oak Pilz</p><p>Shiner Blonde</p><p>Euro Beers:  Duvel, Paulaner Hefeweizen, Weihenstephaner Hefeweizen, Guiness<br /> </p><p><strong>Other Shout-Outs:</strong></p><p>The First Five Texas Breweries:  Shiner, Saint Arnold, Rahr, Real Ale, and Live Oak</p><p>Rodeo Goat</p><p>Paradigm Brewing</p><p>Bad Astronaut Brewing</p><p>Great Heights Brewing</p><p>Altstadt Brewing</p><p>Petrol Station & Hay Merchant</p><p>Treehouse</p><p>Doug Flutie</p><p>Adrian Peterson</p><p>Ken Grossman</p><p>Dallas Keuchel</p><p>Paul Val</p><p>Christina Hendricks</p><p>Frank the Tank<br /> </p><p><a href="https://www.crossthestreamsmedia.com/show/beering-aint-easy-1/p/houston-beer-links-htownbrewery-challenge/"><strong>HTOWN Brewery Challenge Tracker</strong></a><strong> - </strong>See how we’re doing on our challenge to visit all breweries within 50 miles of Houston!</p><p> </p><p><strong>NEW WEBSITE and MERCH PAGE!  Check out all the great podcasts that are a part of Cross the Streams media!</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.crossthestreamsmedia.com/show/beering-aint-easy/">https://www.crossthestreamsmedia.com/show/beering-aint-easy/</a><br /> </p><p>Follow @beeringainteasy on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Beering-Aint-Easy-102693728192629">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beeringainteasy/">Instagram</a>, Twit